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Newsby StaffAugust 31, 2020

Convoy Honors First Woman Voter

The American Trucking Associations has partnered with the Louisa Swain Foundation and the Wyoming Office of Tourism to honor the first female voter with the Louisa Swain Convoy, a week-long, cross-country journey.

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2020

ATA Sues to End Unjust Intermodal Chassis Practices

The American Trucking Associations’ Intermodal Motor Carrier Conference has filed suit with the Federal Maritime Commission in an effort to protect truck drivers from being forced to use overpriced chassis that are not always up to safety standards.

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Newsby StaffAugust 18, 2020

July’s Truck Tonnage Index Drops After June Rally

According to the American Trucking Associations, the advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index fell 5.1% in July (109.6) after increasing 8.9% the previous month (115.5).

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Newsby StaffAugust 18, 2020

Peterson Shines a Light on Drivers

Peterson Manufacturing is sponsoring the upcoming 2020 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW) with a new campaign that focuses on the crucial role drivers have played during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2020

ATA, AMSA Join Forces for Conference, New Council

The American Moving and Storage Association (AMSA) have made the move to join the American Trucking Associations (ATA), which includes the annual Moving & Storage Conference as well as the creation of a new training/education council.

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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2020

ATA Truck Tonnage Index Sees Jump in June

After dropping 1% in May, the American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 8.7% in June, equaling 115.3 compared with 106.1 in May.

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Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2020

ATA: Trucking Remains Dominant Freight Mode

The combination of generating $791.7 billion in revenue and moving 11.84 billion tons of freight in 2019 adds up to trucking being the dominant freight mode, according to ATA American Trucking Trends 2020, the latest edition of American Trucking Associations’ annual data compendium.

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NewsJune 25, 2020

Average Roadside Repair Costs Up 30% Year Over Year

The average cost per roadside repair is up 30% year over year, but five systems account for almost 70% of the work – identifying where many fleets might want to focus their attention.

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Newsby StaffJune 23, 2020

ATA Truck Tonnage Index Slightly Dropped in May, Still Far Below 2019 Numbers

The American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index only decreased 1% in May to 106.1 after falling 10.3% in April to 107.2.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2020

TMC Takes Fall Meeting Virtual, Cancels SuperTech

The American Trucking Association’s Technology & Maintenance Council has transformed its 2020 Fall Meeting into a virtual event, taking place online Sept. 14-17.

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